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Clinton News-Record, 1981-08-06, Page 27Bishop Bill Townsend, left, of London, and well-known to many Bayfield residents, was in the village on Sunday to speak to the Sturgeon family reunion. With the Bishop are Irene Decou and Violet Sturgeon. (Bud Sturgeon photo) Fred's had a busy summer By Helen Owen During the warm summer days, little has been seen of Fred squirrel and his con- sort. In fact, we haven't had a chat since back in May. However, once or twice I've caught a glimpse of the new generation. Then, one evening last week as I was strolling home, there was Fred, stret- ched out like a bean bag doll on a low branch of the .tree, keeping an eye on his two youngest who were playing in the grass. "Well stranger," I said, "and where have you been all these weeks?" "It's the summer season," he answered wearily. "You know what its like with families visiting, trying to cope with the children - no discipline these days. And then as if that isn't enough to cope with, there's all the peo- ple - and the cars - not to .mention those noisy birds," and he glared at a curious blue jay who was eavesdrop- ping on the conversation from a nearby roof. "None of the deportees has returned," he continued sad- ly. "Still, this is a country of pioneers and I suppose our lost relatives have settled - wherever they are. But it's hard on us - seem's like. we've lost a generation." He sighed heavily. „ "Little Sally got run over - her own fault really, but sad for her mother. Still, life goes on." He paused , to twitch his nose and jiggle his whiskers, and then as a new thought struck him, peered down at the youngsters. "Even if some of us are get- ting older, we've still got what it takes. See those two down there - that's our Ernie and Bert." I admired the glossy coats of the boys and commented on their names. "That's the wife," said Fred chuckling. "Found a house where she can sit on the deck and watch T.V. She's a Sesame Street Fan. I like the Muppets myself." "Tell me," I said. "What's happened to Boris - has he .E -been deported?" Fred snorted. "Ungrateful little beast," he cried indignantly. "Remember how we helped him during the winter, and all that emotional song and dance about escaping and his girl friend Anna?" I nod- ded, and he went on. "Proper con, that's what it was. Think he's a real suspicious character and up Best Interest * 20 oh We represent many Trust Companies. able to arrange tor the highest Interest on Guaranteed investment Certificates. *Subject to change ONE YEAR ANNUAL We are often being offered •i Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. EXETER 235-2420 CLINTON 482-9747 to no good. This Anna stid- denly appears - big strapp- ing girl - nb.explanations, no thank you and they're off. Hear they've now settled somewhere .along . Louisa Street and already have a family - that's quick work if you like; even for Boris! There's illegal immigration if you like - they move in and our families get deported - ' oh, it makes me so mad. And that's.not not all," con- tinued Fred. "Have you seen all the rabbits around this year - pity someone can't put' them on the pill. Greedy lit- tle things and no sense of civic responsibility. No walking into traps for them. Although I did hear a funny story yesterday about a young skunk that walked in- to a trap. No one wanted him around so they opened the door, and do you know what he did? Settled down and had a snooze before he left. They're real hippies you know - proper stinkers too. Like the woodchucks - under- mine everything those sort of animals. One of them had the nerve to tell me he was a tourist and tourists are welcome! I ask you - nothing but trouble and mess. Are people like that?" I was saved answering by a sudden bout of activity which nearly resulted in Er- nie and Bert dislodging Fred from his branch. He was after them like a shot, no doubt to exert some of that discipline .he is always ad- vocating for the young. How huskies got their name If it weren't for Cockney English fur traders, Eskimo sleigh dogs today would not be called husky dogs. The Cockneys, who customarily added an "h" when pronouncing vowel sounds, use to refer to the natives as "Heskimos". An Eskimo dog was called a "Heskimo" dog. "Hcsimo" was shortened to "Hcsky" andeventually corrupted to "Husky". !from "The Polar Voyagers" by Frankliaskyl O jA�►.►INil�11 I �A iIIJ \lh �c�iA �►-, . ! f���j� J�!�J �i + l�Ill lA inl�'�' . SUNCOAST MALL GODERICH BIG TEN SALE % TOTAL 1 0 OFF PURCHASE With this coupon only Excludes our Service Department DON'S SHOE PLACE "Because You're Worth It" OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 26 '81 `aa}>v>. • .k. .}Y. .... • WITIl THIS COUPON OFF Eisen Sale items. Save up to kora Imilliok:s•lifialiiiiiiiiatiowitauvokS September 13th Honoring Terry Fox By Gwen Pemberton It's a good question, and the message came across on the T.V. screen, loud and clear. It ties in too, with some remarks I made in this column back in February of this year regarding 1981 - the Year of the Disabled. Optimistically, I had hoped that some constructive ideas might emerge. Result - negative. Two people • from page 10 at the end of seven innings in Owen Sound, the Flyers and Embassy were deadlocked at 12-12 and the game went into extra innings. In the third overtime inning, an Alen Martin homerun put the Flyers up one and John Blanchard hit a three run • homer, his second homerun of the game, to give them a 16-12 lead. In the bottom half ' of the inning, Kincardine managed only one run as great fielding plays by Stu Wise arid ' Rdn Whetstone shut down the Embassy offence. Each of the Flyers received a gold medallion as 1981 champs and the team was., 'awarded the gold trophy. They were invited to attend the . 1982 Summer Games in Hanover and they gladly accepted the invita- tion. Homerun hitters for the Flyers over the four games were Alen Martin (3), John Blanchard • (2) and Jay Fisher with one. Twelve of the Flyers and their wives attended the tournament. Two injured players, Julian • Burr and Paul Gosse were unable to do much fielding, but provided good hitting strength on the bench. The Flyers would like to thank one-time Bayfield residents and now residents of Owen Sound, Brian and . Diane Brandon, for coming out and cheering the team on over the weekend. Canadians write book The Writers' Union of ('anada reports a mem- bership of 335 in 1981. To qualify, one rust have at (east one non-fiction or fiction "trade" book actively in publication within the past 7 years. remarked that they had read the piece- and that was that. But, Terry N oxo living and now ad inspired people, and the inspiration which outlives him has generated a new feeling of responsible concern, as well as an in- tense national pride in his achievement. His 'Marathon of Hope' has stimulated incentive in a variety of ways, un- diminished by rising in- flation, strikes and stress. Perhaps one of the most important messages he emphasized was the fact that being alive was the essence, and that despite the han- dicaps of ill health, disability economic or social set -backs - there was no excuse for giving up - rather a challenge to overcome. His determination, which revealed not only his own personal courage, has already demonstrated that acceptance is only a beginning. Through him the 'hope' he personified has been perpetuated'. We are now just half -way through 1981, so there is still time. to do , something this year. It may not be com- pleted, but it can be initiated. I can hear the question being asked even now - 'But, what?' The answers are not always obvious and maybe some will spark off other ideas. Terry's main objective was to help cancer 'sufferers, and there is no doubt that cancer campaigns work hard and diligently to raise funds. But moneyisn't everything. For someone who is housebound a visit, some flowers, books, con- versation may all help to vary the monotony of a restricted life style. When this is combined with providing a break for those already involved in. daily care, it serves 'a dual pur- pose. Today, medical science and new and improved methodsof nursing care have much to offer, but even so treatment can sometimes carry side effects which are hard to handle. When we ourselves a re fit and well it is surprising how little we appreciate the limitations and frustrations which are imposed by illness. Learning a little of the problems of the patient, and those who un- dertake the rare, is at least a beginning, not only as an immediate project, but maybe as an experience for the future. Terry Fox has awakened the conscience of a nation and made people throughout the country aware of their respon- sibilities. Within the confines of our own community, are we prepared to shoulder them? THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1981—PAGE 11 Golfers hold corn roast at Bluewater Bluewater golf course men's league held its annual corn roast on Thursday August 6, following the regular night of golf. The leaders of the league after last Thursday's play are: Jerry Stirling and Bill Foster 224 points; 2nd Murray Taylor 'and John Oates, 221 points; 3rd George Telford and Alf McLaughlin, 219 points. The individual leaders are: low division George Telford 108 points; Bob Draper, 106 points; Bruce Bartliff, 100 points; High Division, John Oates, 119 points; Bill Foster, 118 points. Don't forget the men's club championship Sept. 5th and Sept. 12th with 18 holes each day, played in three divisions. The mixed two ball event was washed out due to (much needed) rain. It is rescheduled for this Tuesday Aug. 11. The ladies club championship will be an 18 hole event set for Sept. 12th. We are planning a mixed two -ball championship later, Knighthawks head to playoffs The playoffs got_underway on several fronts as the eight teams comprising the South Huron Men's League began battle for the championship. The regular season came to an end on Thursday night in Bayfield as the Knighthawks and Zurich Cobras had a one game playoff to decide first place. The Knighthawks went to work early in the game and built up a 9-0 lead by the mid - innings. 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